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The Penang State Education Department has opened an internal probe into allegations that a Form Five student was sexually harassed and cyberbullied since April, with AI-manipulated images circulated online and offline.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has highlighted how the MADANI Kita Programme functions as a vital government initiative to clarify policies and ensure accurate information reaches the public.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged broader rollout of digital safety programmes to rural communities and FELDA settlements, arguing current awareness efforts remain concentrated in urban centres.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has filed civil proceedings against Telegram in the Federal Court, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove content promoting terrorism, including videos of mass shootings.
Meta platforms served thousands of advertisements for AI 'nudify' apps through a Beijing-based advertising partner, breaching the company's own content policies and raising fresh questions about enforcement failures.
Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office warns that artificial intelligence is accelerating child sexual abuse, with victims rising to over 20,000 in 2025 and livestreamed cases exploding tenfold.
A Tokyo court has sentenced a 44-year-old man to 16 years imprisonment for fatally stabbing a 22-year-old woman over 55 times during a livestream broadcast in March 2022, with the attack rooted in a financial dispute.
The UK government is introducing a default midnight curfew for social media users aged 16 and 17, blocking access until 6 a.m. unless settings are manually changed. The move follows plans for a complete ban on younger teens.
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Malaysia's Social Welfare Department has issued a stern warning against publishing children's identities on social media, citing both legal consequences and serious psychological harm to minors.
Generative artificial intelligence has transformed internet scamming, eliminating traditional red flags like typos and poor grammar. Criminals now use AI to create convincing fake websites, deepfake videos, and voice clones, costing victims billions globally.
Sabah's Youth Development Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has stressed the urgent need to boost digital literacy and public awareness to shield residents from escalating online threats including scams and harassment.
As holiday season approaches, travelers should prepare their technology alongside passports and luggage. From managing home devices to securing phones at airports, a tech checklist ensures safer, more affordable trips.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that federal allocations to states exceed their tax contributions, based on development needs rather than revenue. Parliament advanced legislation on child protection and cybercrime during its second week of sitting.
Malaysia's domestic trade ministry has unveiled a nationwide campaign targeting the escalating crisis of online fraud, partnering with e-commerce giant Shopee and law enforcement to educate consumers and reduce victimisation.